Singer, songwriter and guitarist Rokia Traoré has always been a sophisticate. She grew up as the daughter of a diplomat who was posted in the U.S., Europe and the Middle East. Her most recent stage ...

Dating back 16 years, “Köté Don” is the oldest song in tonight’s set for the Malian musician has entitled the concert for her latest album, 2016’s Né So. She is Guest Director of this year’s Brighton ...

The Malian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist returns with a gorgeous album focused on the idea of home. Note: NPR's First Listen audio comes down after the album is released. However, you ...

Malian singer-songwriter Rokia Traoré was appointed a UNHCR Regional Goodwill Ambassador for West and Central Africa in 2015. To mark her appointment as Goodwill Ambassador, Rokia released a special ...

The Malian singer explores the meaning of home in her new album, Né So. Hear the live session. Rokia Traore On World Cafe Rokia Traoré wasn't supposed to be a musician at all; it was discouraged among ...